Some news:
My contract with Riot is ending soon. I am truly gutted to have to leave. The past ∼2 years have been the best of my career.
Now, I'm putting myself out there for new opportunities. I'm available for Project/Program Management + Producer roles starting in June. 👋
this video makes me emotional, lol.
no matter who you are, or where you are - i hope you find the best teammates. i hope you get to follow your dreams. and i hope support is always right there beside you.
*wipes away a tear*
ahem, okay.... CHAMPIONS TIME BABY!
A BIG ASS MF THANK YOU and just eyes twinkling at this amazing crew who are some of the folks I love seeing bring VALORANT to life!!! It’s such a joy to work with y’all. Let’s go ISOOOOO
Last week we previewed console with press and creators! It was so cute 🥲 VAL Dev team truly showed up and I’m forever grateful to these brilliant geniuses for all that they do!
This is where champions are made.
VALORANT Champions 2023 is coming to Los Angeles in August. It all starts at the Shrine Expo Hall and ends at the Kia Forum. Get the details with Anna and Leo.
on this day 5 years ago, i was laid off from my dream job. i had put my entire identity into working in music, and losing it all devastated me beyond words.
i can't say i'm grateful - picking up the pieces was immeasurably hard. but i'm really proud of myself for where i am now.
Road to LA and Champions 2023 has come to a close.
I’m still pretty lost for words. Maybe I’ll come back later with more to say. For now, I’m forever grateful.
sheesh lmao logging on tomorrow to new mode new agent AND new insane gun buddy and skin????
oh and aren’t we launching in China soon too?
whole VAL team is bonkers. superhuman talent. ggwp
I realize this is poor expectation management from my part, but… Champions LA is by far our most ambitious event yet! It’s going to be bonkers and I can’t wait for you all to see everything we have in store!
happy international women's day
a special shoutout to all of the incredible women on the team who make me feel as cool and tough and good at my role as the women in this picture
ok fine here’s some cute pics of some of my coworkers that i get to call my friends which is an honor and a joy!!!!!!
@npham87
@rycoux
@aldenharbi
@UnderscoreSilky
and chris and kevin who aren’t on this website
very, very proud :)
s/o to the many, many, many amazing people who not only put players first to give oni more life but also who put in amazing effort and detail into making this skin go crazzyyyy and make the trailer so fuckin hype. truly an honor to work with y'all
oh shoot! 12 years in los angeles today. still not tired of this crazy city. stoked to celebrate all month long lmao
for funsies here’s what i looked like 6 months in to LA life
some of y’all know but: i make natural wine! it’s the best!
general psychotic activity is me & 3 of my dear friends. we are legal winemakers according to the feds 😎
our 2nd vintage of pet nats are here! we are super proud.
you can buy some! and follow us: @ gpawines on ig
#VALORANTChampions
Fan Fest Day 1!
EEEEEEEE i’m so happy. so many fun ways to be a fan here. I take *the worst* photos but i can’t wait to celebrate again tomorrow
the sassy english robot??
dying 100 times a round vs my normal 10?
gekko eye rolling at phoenix?
the fact i get “innit” in a VAL trailer???
the reimagined maps????
there’s too much to love!!!
IM SO HYPE
wait one more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is NOT EVEN CLOSE to showing you the team it took to put this all together, but i truly admire every single person in this photo and am so honored to say i'm a part of this project
we revealed our hot agent today and now i’m at the james blake show and i have a baguette and a glass of wine in hand literally no day could ever be more me
I'm heartbroken writing this post, but I'm really excited to see where I can shine a light on next.
Everyone's help is really appreciated. I can't wait to show y'all what I'm made of. 💪
No more hiding. Cypher and Deadlock’s peek behind the KINGDOM curtain is just the beginning.
Keep your eyes open for more secrets and details to be revealed between now and August 26.
happy new year.
grateful to riot for allowing all of us to rest and reset over break.
in 2023, i shipped a few of the biggest campaigns of my LIFE. from gekko and oni to premier all year to road to LA + champs. watching players bring the world to life has been SO rewarding.
Noticed Gekko hitting a little harder? Patch 7.04 shipped with a larger than intended buff to Mosh Pit.
But don't worry, Mosh Pit will ship with the correct 10dps change when Patch 7.05 goes live next week, starting September 6.
We’re implementing a few changes, big and small, including canceling a bunch of comp tickets and putting it all on sale, getting rid of the event card for concessions, reducing the half-time duration a bit, refining the audio mix, and more. Thanks for your feedback!
it’s the boombot face for meeeee. bringing these to life was WAY more complicated than we thought but seeing them out in the world has brought me a lot of joy.
working with brandon was the easiest part 😂
Thrilled to design and art direct custom VALORANT agent-themed controllers for console announce! 🎮 Limited editions for top influencers and content creators. Loved the challenge of bringing agent aesthetics to life in new forms. 💥🤖
there are not enough places in the states that you can walk up and get a small snack at. i’m talking like, one or two garlic knots. a slice of spanikopita. a samosa. pan con tomate. i want to eat standing up and pay you $5 and go to my next thing. if only
I love this mural. I keep reiterating how well we collaborate between teams - here’s a huge physical example of that.
The level of detail and fanship that you see here can’t happen without this kind of collaboration. And I love that.
Had the opportunity to design a mural at Champs. Goal was to showcase the 'Road to LA' highlighting all the behind the scenes art from our amazing artist and devs. Never done anything like it - super fun!
ahhhhhhh!!!! i've watched this probably several dozen times and i still get goosebumps every time.
the team absolutely CRUSHED this cinematic! cypher lives! omen remains daddy! we introduce another daddy! he dies immediately! the music slaps! too much to love.
see you in EP 8!
Yayyy!!! Thank you for your beautiful talent Alejandro. So happy to see this kind of representation in game and in the wonderful videos of Gekko. ¡Andale!
players first, always.
premier is a project i got put on from week 1 on this team.
i truly love VALORANT for making such an incredible effort to bring the best in competitive gameplay to the world, and i'm so excited to see how players stack up to go and play Premier.
gg's !
The global open beta for VALORANT’s new team-based competitive system, Premier, is on its way. Take a look at how Premier is changing the game.
Got a winning squad in mind? Get ready to LOCK//IN.
Let's close out 2023 with a look back.
@Jollztv
and our devs are teaming up for the VALORANT Year End stream. They'll talk Agents, Maps, VCT Champs, and more.
📌 Set up your co-stream or join the chat DEC 7, 10AM PT at
📌 Drop your dev questions below
SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WITH EXCITEMENT THIS WEEK IS GONNA BE SOOOOOO CRAZY
I hope to see (and meet) lots of you at Fan Fest
And I hope Global fans get to party at one of our big Marquee Watch Parties or wear one of the 8 merch collaborations we did!
GLHF C U THIS WEEK
#VALORANTChampions
Weekend is ALMOST here and 4 teams are set to battle for the title of World Champion! 🏆
There is lots going on August 24th-26th so be sure to check it out! More details:
@cyrosaur
@VALORANT
cy you seriously killlllllled this artwork 🥲 i love how you made them look and feel using your style. i have my card sitting on my desk :))))
one year since the debut of my bestie, gekko.
i cried as our friend & his buddies arrived at the gates of LOCK//IN - and as the world showed their love through fanart + exploration of the Angelino i've loved since i first laid eyes on the concept art.
We’re taking over Los Angeles. You in?
Champions 2023 is coming and we're bringing the party around the city. Get hyped for the competition with Cypher’s “On the Low Tacos” surveillance truck, food, giveaways, and more.
Get the full details and schedule here:
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I make natural wine & it is for sale! Hehe
Chenin Blanc '22 (orange wine)
Clean, sophisticated, yellow fruit.
Cab Sauv '22 (red wine)
Blackcurrent, vanilla, young & warm toned.
Pinot Gris '23 (pet nat fizzy orange)
Fresh, fizzy, stone fruit. Crusher.
If ya want some - DM me!
a lot of what i do for VAL is play in the intersection between game and sport. the amount of collaboration and sheer brainpower that takes is immense.
the payoff of 1 team 1 dream is huge. i love this game for being so wonderfully immersive in that space. GGs
@ValorantEsports
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Lots of new updates to Premier as we get into Launch.
Full map rotation, career tracking, new divisions and rewards, and more.
This product has been ever evolving since its first ever conversation, so I'm inspired to see what heights players take it to next.
Time to get serious, the official launch of Premier is almost here.
Take a look at some of the changes coming your way and get the full download in our FAQ:
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It's my 10-year anniversary at Riot this Wednesday, so I framed two pieces of art to celebrate. (Big thanks to the VAL marketing team
@thoeft
@tiggytown
& Glenn!)
Omen Shadow Walker sketch - nothing to explain
Oni trailer art - this one's special for many, many reasons
unbelievably tough week at work and in life, did an hour and a half of yoga and then listened to 1 (one) pop song and i feel much better! unbelievable scenes
working with
@rycoux
@RiotMEMEMEMEME
@RiotParmCheesy
to help bring gekko to life has truly been one of the highlights of my career.
love this team infinity much and love gekko too. everybody feeling good? hope so. hope so.
i'm in madrid and other than the food my favorite thing about this place is absolutely not a single person stares at you anywhere. everyone is minding their business. love it
to whomever team we play against just be prepared for me to aimlessly throw dizzy down B long every round and use vandal even tho i'm clearly better with phantom!!!!!!!!!!! and sorry to my teammates
welcome to valorant, iso. you make a great story!
a huge shoutout to the hundreds of people that worked to bring him to life.
and to our incredible creators and community - the reason we're all here.
i cannot wait to die to this ult, lmao